Perth’s newest sporting playground has officially opened on the banks of the Swan.
The revitalised McCallum Park now includes a competition-ready skate plaza, a BMX pump track, a junior scooter track, and refreshed basketball courts — which have always been a popular spot for weekend pick-up games. All of this is surrounded by upgraded landscaping and spectator zones designed to bring people together.
Adding a distinctly local touch, the basketball courts are crowned with murals by local Indigenous artists Kamsani Bin Salleh and Chris Nixon, merging sport and storytelling in bold colour across the concrete.
Victoria Park MLA Hannah Beazley said the project gives locals “a place to come together, have fun and take part in healthy outdoor activities.”
The McCallum Park Active Area is a $4.8 million development, supported by the Western Australian Government through the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund, and was developed to strengthen local sport and recreation infrastructure and encourage healthier, more connected communities. Additional funding came through the Federal Government’s Investing in Our Communities Program, with the Town of Victoria Park contributing the balance.
The development forms part of PlayOn WA, the State Government’s long-term initiative guiding investment in community sport and recreation infrastructure through to 2030.
Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti said projects like this are shaping the future of local sport in WA. “By investing in vibrant multi-use spaces like this, we’re creating more opportunities for locals of all ages to stay active, healthy, and connected to their community,” she said.
